Immigration formalities: visa, work permit and residence permit

The visa is the document that entitles you to enter the country.  Upon arrival in Belgium, you will have to apply for a residence permit or declaration of presence at the local government office in your place of residence.

EEA+ nationals

EU + UK, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco and Switzerland

• No work permit needed
   
• No visa needed
   
• Residence permit or declaration of presence
  • You will stay in Belgium for a maximum of 90 days
  • You will stay in Belgium for more than 90 days

Non EEA+ nationals

• Permission to work
   
• Visa
  • You will stay in Belgium for a maximum of 90 days
  • You will stay in Belgium for more than 90 days
• Residence permit or declaration of arrival
  • You will stay in Belgium for a maximum of 90 days
  • You will stay in Belgium for more than 90 days